More scrimmage tidbits, player quotes.

This will be the last edition of my guest-blogging as the one and only Ian Rapoport will return Monday. I have enjoyed bringing you all things Alabama the past few days and hope you have enjoyed the insight.

Here are some leftover tidbits from the scrimmage, as well as some player quotes.

****One area of concern for Alabama heading into the season will be depth at linebacker.

Rolando McClain lived up to his billing as the only returning starter on the unit in Saturday's scrimmage

McClain had five tackles, including two tackles for a loss, and one interception.

Mountain Brook's Charlie Higgenbotham led all players in tackles from his linebacker spot in the scrimmage.

The sophomore had eight tackles.

****Junior offensive lineman Drew Davis continues to work with the first team at right tackle.

Davis has limited experience, having played in just two games during his Crimson Tide career, but he was the co-recipient of the Bart Starr Most Improved Player Award after spring practice.

"He has done a nice job so far," said Alabama coach Nick Saban. "I think the first (offensive) line has been solid this entire first 11 practices."

Junior safety Justin Woodall was the other co-recipient of the Bart Starr Most Improved Player Award in the spring, and he has drawn praise from his teammates.

"This fall, he knows the defense," said fellow safety Rashad Johnson. "I don't have to look over there anymore and worry about what's going on on that side. He's making his checks and he's confident in what he's doing out there."

****Former Alabama wide receiver Tyrone Prothro has his sights set on coaching football now that his playing career is likely over.

Following graduation Saturday, Prothro left open the possibility of returning to his alma mater on the sidelines.

True freshmen Julio Jones and Burton "B.J." Scott have garnered much of the attention throughout fall camp, but Alexander has been productive and worked some with the first team.

"The game is competition." said Alexander. "I feel like you need competition; if you bring competition to the team it makes the team better because you have to step your game up an play like you need to play."

****At least one Crimson Tide player has confidence in Javier Arenas' abilities to play cornerback.

Safety Rashad Johnson is convinced Arenas can be a big-time player in the defensive backfield.

"Everybody knows him as a returner, but the guy can play corner," said Johnson. "He's probably made more plays on the ball than anybody out of the secondary since the spring and the fall."